Ford Explorer gains space for passengers, plywood in major rwd redesign

The sixth-generation Explorer, on sale this summer, has been redesigned on a new rear-wheel-drive unibody platform that gives it sportier styling and better handling. The seven-passenger crossover can tow up to 5,600 pounds — a 600 pound increase over the outgoing model — and has best-in-class second- and third-row headroom, Ford claims.